Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous PeoplesJones and Bartlett, 1999 - 250 pages The health of Native Americans is intimately tied to the health of the environment. Yet abuses of land, water, and air continue to compromise the health of native people and their land rights. This fascinating book explores this intimate relationship between people and the land, and environment and health. Here is an important message for health care providers, ecologists, and those who attempt to live their lives in harmony with the earth. |
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... Indian people ( J. Weaver , 1996 ) . W. H. Hutchinson ( 1972 ) , frontier historian , agrees : [ The Indian ] revered nature because he had no other choice . He per- ceived nature as being controlled by supernatural forces ... we ought ...
... Indian people ( J. Weaver , 1996 ) . W. H. Hutchinson ( 1972 ) , frontier historian , agrees : [ The Indian ] revered nature because he had no other choice . He per- ceived nature as being controlled by supernatural forces ... we ought ...
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... Indian health . Washington , DC : United States Department of Health and Human Services & Indian Health Service . Trujillo , M. ( 1995/1996 ) . Regional differences in Indian health . Washington , DC : United States Department of Health ...
... Indian health . Washington , DC : United States Department of Health and Human Services & Indian Health Service . Trujillo , M. ( 1995/1996 ) . Regional differences in Indian health . Washington , DC : United States Department of Health ...
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... Indian Removal Act ( 1830 ) , 90–91 Indian Rice Grass , 118 Indian Self - Determination Act , 156 , 199 " Indian Way , " 97 Indigenous Environmental Network , 201 Indigenous healing , European medicine and , 25-26 Indigenous Model of ...
... Indian Removal Act ( 1830 ) , 90–91 Indian Rice Grass , 118 Indian Self - Determination Act , 156 , 199 " Indian Way , " 97 Indigenous Environmental Network , 201 Indigenous healing , European medicine and , 25-26 Indigenous Model of ...
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